TEEN COUNSELING

Adolescence is a pivotal time of immense growth and change, but it can also be incredibly challenging. Teens navigate complex social dynamics, academic pressures, identity formation, developing independence, family shifts, and the intense emotional swings that come with hormonal changes. It's common for teens to experience anxiety, depression, peer conflict, self-esteem issues, academic stress, or difficulty communicating with family. They often seek a safe space to discuss their concerns without judgment.

At Healing Words Therapy, our experienced teen therapists provide a confidential, understanding, and relatable environment where adolescents feel comfortable opening up. We respect their developing autonomy while providing guidance and support. We help teens navigate peer pressure, build healthy relationships, manage school stress, improve self-esteem, explore their identity, and develop effective coping mechanisms for anxiety, depression, and anger. We use approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help teens understand their thoughts and feelings, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach essential skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. We also offer family sessions as needed to improve communication and strengthen family bonds, empowering teens to thrive during this critical developmental stage.

• Therapies Offered (within this section):
  
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Teens
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Adolescents
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based approaches
  • Family Counseling (as needed)
  • Supportive Therapy